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Delphi Board of Zoning Appeals (BZA)

The Delphi Board of Zoning Appeals (BZA) meetings are held on the 3rd Monday of the month at 6:30 p.m. in the Delphi City Building, 2d floor. 

 Members:   Appointed By:
   Christina Langsdorf (S) PC Citizen Member Mayor
   Courtney Kingery (VP) Non-PC Citizen Member
   Brandon Short (P) Non-PC Citizen Member
   Jacob Grist PC Citizen Member  City Council
   Greg Norman Non-PC Citizen Member  Plan Commission

The Delphi Board of Zoning Appeals (BZA) has the authority to review, approve, and grant the petitions and permits listed in the Zoning Ordinance, Subdivision Control Ordinance, and/or the Unified Development Ordinance (UDO). Where permitted, the BZA may, at its discretion, delegate such authority to the Administrator.

The BZA shall have jurisdiction over all land within the established boundary of the BZA as defined by description or map in the County Recorder’s Office. 

The Mayor shall serve as the Administrator and shall have the principal responsibility for the administration and enforcement of the Zoning Ordinance, Subdivision Control Ordinance, and/or the Unified Development Ordinance (UDO). The Mayor may delegate duties of the Administrator at their discretion. The duties of the Administrator shall
include, but not be limited to:
  • Inspections. Conducting inspections of structures and properties to determine compliance with the requirements of the UDO and all approvals granted by the BZA; 
  • BZA Applications. Receiving, processing docketing, and referring all appropriate applications to the BZA; 
  • Clerical & Technical Assistance. Providing all such clerical and technical assistance as may be required by the BZA.
Administrator’s Right of Referral. The Administrator may, at their discretion, refer permits and petitions to the BZA for review and approval.